Letter to the editor: Berkeley Heights' roads

Very curious, does the Berkeley Heights Mayor, and/or members of the town council, drive motor vehicles on and about the township roads? And, if so, is there any outrage with respect to the condition of our streets and roadways? Is anyone held accountable for the deplorable conditions?

Now let's be clear, we had a horrific winter and the associated snow, freeze, thaw, salt and plowing. But we need to be just as clear that the majority of potholes, ruts and the like were a direct result of previous damage never properly repaired. Also the result of instances of utility companies doing their thing and leaving a less than proper restoration, with no oversight or repercussion by the township.

Has anyone actually watched the repairs being done? Loose filler is poured into the hole or crevice, batted down and their off to the next one. Two rains later that "fix" is once again a hole. Lets not ignore the asphalt "repairs", speed bumps are created until vehicles wear them down after a month or so, great job, not.

Some of the roads are the responsibility of the county, but can we document calls and letters of complaint to the County Exec or Freeholder Board? I'm going to guess not.
And what are the odds that every manhole is a depression?

Anyway, very disappointed and angry as a taxpayer and resident. I write this letter after driving through Irvington today and found it actually a better drive. Go figure.